Firefighters say winds between 20 and 30 mph were blowing through the area as they attempted to quell the flames burning in the Santa Clara Riverbed.

A new fire stopped drivers in Ventura County Monday night, as at least three major wildfires in Los Angeles County continue to burn. Watch this video for the latest.

Although the National Weather Service downgraded the severity of its forecast on Tuesday, forecasters expect higher wind gusts on Wednesday that could lead to “explosive fire growth.”

Powerful and damaging winds are forecast in Ventura and Los Angeles counties Monday and Tuesday, creating a particularly dangerous situation for fires, the National Weather Service said. The strong winds are expected to blow from 8 a.